Are today's sports stars appropriate role models to children?
Whether they like it or not, most of today's sports stars are automatically seen as role models when they reach the pinnacle of their sport, irrespective of their behaviors. There are plenty of examples of these stars not acting as appropriate role models, particularly for the young fans. Answer the question below about whether you think today's sports stars are appropriate role models to children? If not, what to do about it? That's another question and may not be easily answered.
When the poll was closed in 2025, the most popular choice was yes, today's sports stars appropriate role models to children.
the results when the poll was archived in 2025Disclaimer: These polls are not scientific, and only reflect the opinion of visitors to this website who have chosen to participate.
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Old Comments
Commenting is closed on this page, though you can read some previous comments below which may answer some of your questions.
- James (2013)
they are seen as heroes in each of their sports and are looked up to by others who do that sport. This means they are role models and I believe they are very good for children as it gives them a sporting hero to look up to. - Geoffrey lenard (2013)
If the little boys think that its ok then it is : - They are a disgrace (from osama, Nov 2012)
- I don't see why they aren't. (from Nick, Sept 2012)
